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Israeli strikes in Syria a challenge to Turkey
Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away.BBC News - 1d -
Druse Militia Refuse to Join Syria’s New Army
The militias that control the Druse religious minority’s heartland in southwestern Syria have resisted the new government’s attempts to bring all armed groups under its control.The New York Times - 3d -
Israel Hits Syria With New Strikes and Ground Raid as Tensions Soar
Israel defended the moves as necessary security measures, but Syria accused it of trying to destabilize the country.The New York Times - 2d -
US embassy in Syria tells Americans to leave, warns of 'potential imminent attacks'
The American embassy in Syria has warned all U.S. citizens to leave the country due to "the increased possibility of attacks" during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.ABC News - Mar. 29 -
Turkey’s cautionary tale: The fall of the courts is the fall of freedom
Turkey's descent into authoritarianism began with judicial independence being dismantled, and now Erdogan has arrested his most formidable political rival, leading to mass protests and a warning to ...The Hill - 6d -
Syria swears in new transitional government 4 months after Assad's removal
Syria’s new transitional government has been sworn in nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back stability to the ...ABC News - 6d -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - Mar. 28 -
Protests in Turkey take a new turn with call for a one-day shopping boycott
Protests that erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor have taken a new direction as government opponents called for a one-day shopping boycottABC News - 3d -
'Don't speak, don't film': Journalist arrests fuel fears for democracy after Turkey protests
Yasin Akrul says his arrest was a warning to stop others taking pictures of the demonstrations in Turkey.BBC News - 1d -
Surprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago
A group of Jews who left Syria decades ago wants sanctions relief for a government with former ties to Al Qaeda, despite wariness from other Jewish groups and from Israel.The New York Times - 10h -
Steelers select Shedeur Sanders in new all-offense mock draft challenge
In an all-offense mock draft challenge, the Steelers find their future at the QB position.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Legal Rationale for Tariffs on China
A nonprofit group said the president misapplied a law in imposing those levies and portrayed its filing as the first lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration over its tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
Lamar Jackson challenges NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. trademark claim for rights to No. 8
Jackson is challenging Dale Jr. for rights to a stylized No. 8CBS Sports - 1d -
Organizations file suit challenging Trump's effort to overhaul election system
A group of advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order that seeks to overhaul the U.S. election system.ABC News - 4d -
Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’
Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The New York Times - 6d -
Lessons from Russia, Turkey and India for Trump’s America
Fighting for democracy can be a lonely and dangerous businessFinancial Times - 5d -
Why Turkey’s youth-led protests offer hope
A new generation is finding brilliant and creative ways to object to the arrest of mayor Ekrem İmamoğluFinancial Times - 15h -
Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor
Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party organized the protest.ABC News - 6d -
Exhibition offers a taste of classic school dinners
Pink custard and turkey twizzlers feature in a showcase of the childhood staple through the years.BBC News - 3d -
'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to McIlroy's Augusta ambitions'
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the favourites to win the Masters but this week's LIV event in Miami could provide some pointers to who may challenge, writes Iain Carter.BBC News - 5d -
No decision yet from judge in Tufts student's detention challenge
A federal judge in Boston did not make a decision Thursday on whether a Tufts University Ph.D. student, taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, can challenge her ...CBS News - 1d -
MLB The Show 25's Challenge Of The Week Has You Trying To Hit A 200MPH Ball
Sony San Diego has revealed that MLB The Show's Challenge of the Week has players trying to hit a 200MPH fastball. Those who earn the most points after the challenge concludes will be rewarded ...GameSpot - 23h -
Syria’s Leader, Ahmed al-Shara, Names Transitional Government
The list of ministers appears to be a compromise between calls for a diverse cabinet to unite the divided country while keeping allies of the interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, in powerful roles.The New York Times - 6d -
At least 10 people dead in Syria as gunmen target civilians in Tartus and Homs
Four people, including a 12-year-old boy, have been killed in a shooting in Tartous province, home to a majority Alawite populationABC News - 5d -
Border wars: Syria’s new authorities grapple with Lebanese smugglers
Attempts to seal porous borders through which guns, drugs and fuel flowed in Assad times are turning local tensions deadly. Hidden trails snake through the mountains in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa ...The Guardian - 4d -
Syria Is Trying to Rebuild Without Humanitarian Aid or Sanction Relief
Trying to rebuild a war-ravaged country without humanitarian aid or sanction relief is like trying to get up with a boot on your neck.The New York Times - 3d -
After the euphoria, Lebanon and Syria realise what lies ahead
In both countries, the mood is newly sober as a system of vested interests fights backFinancial Times - 3d -
Turkey’s young ‘hope of millions’ held in jail as Erdoğan cracks down on protests
Popular student demonstrator Berkay Gezgin, 21, snatched off street by police outside office of detained Istanbul mayor. When 21-year-old Berkay Gezgin left the interior of Istanbul city hall, a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Meta hit with fines by Turkey after refusing to restrict content
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit contentABC News - 3d -
11 held in Turkey over shopping boycott to support Istanbul's imprisoned mayor
Turkish state-run media says police have detained 11 people for supporting a one-day shopping boycott that was held to protest the imprisonment of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rivalABC News - 2d -
Former Real Madrid midfielder discusses challenging two-season stint – ‘I left to enjoy football again’
In a recent interview with AS, former Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi shared his reflections on his two-season stint with the club, discussing the challenges he faced and the lessons he ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
US officials challenge Ofcom over risk to free speech caused by online safety laws
Exclusive: State department said to have raised concerns over whether new act infringes on freedom of expression. US state department officials have challenged Britain’s communications regulator ...The Guardian - 3d -
Man Utd, Tottenham Face Daunting Challenge From PSG for High Profile £25M-Rated Ligue 1 Star
Last November, Olympique Lyonnais faced financial challenges after coming under scrutiny from the DNCG (Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion). However, a January fire sale seems ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Judge in N.J. says he has jurisdiction over suit challenging Mahmoud Khalil's detention
The judge presiding over a lawsuit in New Jersey challenging the detention of Mahmoud Khalil denied the government’s motion to dismiss his petition and said he has jurisdiction over the case, ...NBC News - 3d -
Ex-UFC title challenger Jessica Eye signs with BKFC; Conor McGregor has 'high hopes for her'
Former UFC title challenger Jessica Eye is back, but this time she's taking her gloves off. Eye, who retired from MMA in 2022, has opted to come out of retirement and sign with BKFC, she announced ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Everton says Tarkowski received online threats after dangerous challenge on Liverpool's Mac Allister
Everton defender James Tarkowski received online threats after his reckless challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby this week, his club said Friday. Everton condemned ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - Mar. 22 -
Trump education moves: Where the legal challenges stand
The Trump administration’s request for the Supreme Court to intervene in a fight over federal teacher development grants has elevated an expanding series of legal battles implicating the ...The Hill - 5d -
Immigration advocates challenge rule requiring migrant registry
A coalition of immigration advocates has sued the Trump administration over a policy that requires migrants to self-register with the government. The Trump administration’s interim rule points to a ...The Hill - 4d
